Huế–Phong Nha tourist train to be launched on September 1

The central province of Quảng Trị is working with the Việt Nam Railways Corporation (VRC) to complete the project, which is expected to create a distinctive railway tourism product linking major heritage sites and scenic destinations across Việt Nam's north-central region while strengthening regional tourism connectivity.

Quảng Ninh targets Russian travellers as arrivals surge

Quảng Ninh is looking to build partnerships to steer more Russian visitors to Hạ Long Bay and other local attractions. Beyond the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hạ Long Bay, the province holds diverse advantages in marine tourism, cultural attractions, luxury resorts and wellness services.

Cần Thơ outlines new strategies for tourism breakthroughs

The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta city of Cần Thơ strives to develop unique tourism products with distinct local identities and attract investments for breakthrough tourism projects to boost international arrivals to the city, officials said.

UNESCO, culture ministry discuss Photography City proposal

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and UNESCO Việt Nam have discussed a proposal to develop a locality in Việt Nam into the country's Photography City – a national hub for photography and an international destination for visual creativity.

Việt Nam-Japan festival stages in Đà Nẵng

A series of art performance and cultural exchanges, tourism promotion and sport events were organised in the annual Việt Nam-Japan Festival 2026, fostering future-oriented partnerships of the two countries on July 9-12.

Beyond the trend: From viral hits to lasting tourism appeal

Across Việt Nam and around the world, travel inspired by music and film has become an increasingly influential trend. Cultural blockbusters can provide destinations with extraordinary visibility and a level of publicity that money alone often cannot buy. But attracting visitors is only the beginning.

Heritage finds new life in the digital age

Digital technology is transforming the way Việt Nam's cultural heritage is preserved, experienced and shared. In the process, centuries-old treasures are creating new opportunities for tourism, creative industries and sustainable economic growth.

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